Benny Nelson
American football player (born 1941)
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James Benjamin Nelson (born April 1, 1941) is an American former professional football player who was a halfback and defensive back for one season with the Houston Oilers of the American Football League (AFL) in 1964. He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, serving as co-captain on their 1963 team.[1]
PositionsHalfback • Defensive back
BornApril 1, 1941
Gadsden, Alabama, U.S.
Gadsden, Alabama, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
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| Positions | Halfback • Defensive back | ||||||
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| Born | April 1, 1941 Gadsden, Alabama, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Huntsville (Huntsville, Alabama) | ||||||
| College | Alabama (1960-1963) | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1964: 5th round, 61st overall pick | ||||||
| AFL draft | 1964: 12th round, 94th overall pick | ||||||
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